Intern, Product Discovery (Project: In Vitro Assay Development – T Cell Engagers)

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

The Role

Are you fascinated by cancer immunology and curious about how immune cells can be directed to fight cancer more precisely? Do you want to gain hands-on laboratory experience while contributing to innovative antibody research? Then this internship could be a great fit for you.

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to join our PD – Effector Cell Recruitment and Activation team. During this internship, you will support the development of in vitro assays used to study next-generation T cell engagers, with a focus on understanding their activity, safety, and efficacy. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your laboratory skills while learning how early research translates into therapeutic strategies! Help us get to know you and submit your CV and motivation letter!

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and execution of in vitro assays to evaluate T cell engager activity
• Perform T-cell-dependent cytotoxicity (TCDC) assays
• Assist in developing and optimizing assays to assess efficacy and T cell activation
• Support experiments related to enzyme activity and kinetics
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to team discussions
• Document experimental procedures and results clearly and accurately

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an HBO or Master’s degree program at a Dutch university in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field, with this internship being a compulsory component of the curriculum and counting towards ECTS credits .
• Available for a minimum of 6 months (up to 10 months).
• Basic hands-on experience with cell culture, flow cytometry & in vitro immune assay techniques.
• Interest in immunology, antibody therapeutics, and laboratory research.
• Accurate, organized, and motivated to learn in a research environment.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Interest or basic knowledge in antibody or immune cell-based therapies.
• Experience with cytotoxicity assays (e.g. TCDC, ADCC, ADCP) is a plus.

General Intern Information

• Internship duration: 6 - 9 months

• Earliest possible start date: April 1st

• Location: Utrecht, Netherlands

• Work model: Full-time, onsite internship

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose

• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do

• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving

• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds

• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team

• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative

• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)

• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X .

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